The Tendency to Search for Information That Supports One's Preconceived

question 24

Multiple Choice

The tendency to search for information that supports one's preconceived beliefs and to ignore information that contradicts those beliefs is known as ________.

• A)confirmation bias
• B)loss aversion
• C)the bandwagon effect
• D)overconfidence
• E)unrealistic optimism

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